1 Peso, Uruguay

1 Peso, Uruguay, 1942 obverse image1 Peso, Uruguay, 1942 reverse image
1 Peso coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Uruguay flagUruguay
  • Years of Minting:
    1942
  • Period:
    Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    So Casa de Moneda de Chile, Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
1 Peso Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.99-$50.70

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Peso Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Cougar (Puma) walking to the left before a radiant sun, face value in excergue, mintmark below.

Engraver:

Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Artigas head right, country name as curved legend on top and sides, geometrical design on rim.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Peso Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY 1942 ARTIGAS

Reverse:

1 PESO So

1 Peso Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.720)

Size

1 Peso sizes
  • Weight:9 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:1.85 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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